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Pt. Manilal Nag

Hailed as one of the distinguished exponents of sitar, Pt. Manilal Nag belongs to the family of musicians traditionally associated with the Vishnupur Gharana of Bengal, a style of music that originated nearly 300 years ago. He was initiated into the art of sitar playing by his father, late Shri Gokul Nag, when he was only 5 year old. His rigorous training and graceful style is so evident in his spellbinding alaap for which he retains the depth, resonance, sensitivity and simplicity.